Cross‑Border Deal Watch

Timeline of Ryan Cohen's pursuit:

• Stake buildup: GameStop quietly acquires a 5% eBay stake via shares and derivatives
• $56B proposal: Offers $125...

Super-majors are zeroing in on mid-tier producers (100k-500k oz gold equivalent) to sidestep lengthy permitting risks and capture quicker cash flows...

ADCs sustain M&A and licensing momentum by combining clinical validation with technical flexibility across targets, payloads, and conjugation approaches. Recent deals now extend beyond HER2/TROP-2 to platform tech, payloads, and ADC-adjacent formats.

Canada's new Defence Industrial Strategy enforces a strict “Build-Partner-Buy” framework that defaults to domestic production for 10 sovereign...

The author maintains a long-standing rule against investing in IPOs, arguing they occur when sellers maximize gains rather than when buyers...

Consumers Energy's bid to sell 13 Michigan hydroelectric dams to a Maryland private equity firm pits potential community preservation against fears of...

A new Nordic buyout firm founded by ex-FSN Capital dealmakers is targeting €500m for its debut fund focused on control deals in Denmark and the...

Elite Consulting Partners' acquisition of 3xEquity strengthens its valuation analysis and succession planning toolkit for wealth management...

Investor fears have hit private-credit stocks, yet buyout loans represent a small slice for most firms.

• Apollo keeps buyout exposure under 3% of...

AI demand is driving M&A and financing in unexpected sectors, creating investment angles beyond pure tech plays.

• Utilities pivot:...

Law firms handling Italy's €70-80bn annual M&A market report a qualitative shift in 2025, with deals now assessed on governance strength, supply chain...

The all-stock merger unites two major apartment REITs to expand footprints in high-demand coastal markets while consolidating operations.

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Providers across home care and behavioral health are pivoting from rapid roll-ups to disciplined acquisitions centered on fit, integration, and...

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